It can be hard for small clubs to obtain funds, no matter how worthy the cause may be. I made my first grant application 30 years ago for saxophones so young children could learn how to play music. And over the past 22 years I have run a local charitable organisation that provides affordable music tuition to Manurewa Youth.
In my time on the Manurewa Local Board, the past six years, I have had the honour to be able to support our hard working local community groups via the board grant rounds. Through the Wiri Trust we can help more of our community and achieve better outcomes for all.
This year I'm standing for the Wiri Trust with Ally Billaney, Andrew Lesa, Luella Linaker, Joe Lukupa and Kriss Rapana. Their backgrounds include sports, governance, hospitality, mental health, and addiction services. Please vote for Joseph Allan and all #LoveManurewa candidates.